As college students head again to high school, psychological well being is entrance of thoughts greater than ever earlier than.

A latest examine from the National Alliance of Mental Illness estimates 50% of all lifetime psychological sickness begins by 14 years previous.

Angela Johnson, founding father of The Naked Truth Redeemed group, stated it’s statistics like that driving her to do her half to concentrate on the psychological well being of particularly, teen women.

“It’s like the naked truth is like you are raw and transparent. You’re being vulnerable and you are discussing a lot of things that women don’t like to discuss,” Johnson stated. “It’s about encouraging our kids and letting them know that they are seen and that they are valued. We can’t take that for granted. They have been put on this world for a specific assignment and they are not competing with anyone but themselves,” Johnson stated.

She lately hosted The Check In Wellness Expo in Dallas.

“It was a transformative event focused on empowering teen girls and women in all aspects of their lives. This unique expo aims to foster personal growth and well-being through a holistic approach to mental, physical, and spiritual health,” Johnson stated.

There have been a number of psychological well being professionals internet hosting panel discussions about psychological well being, the way to attain out for assist, and easily the way to begin the dialog. Alicia Jonson was a kind of professionals.

“Mental health is one of those things that can be passed down from generation to generation so identifying healing the adult woman is what is important. If you have a grandmother, who then passed down bad habits to her daughter and now she has a daughter, it just keeps going in that cycle,” Alicia Johnson stated.

Hannah Parks was additionally there lending her experience as a licensed skilled counselor.

“For me, it’s really important for these young girls to feel like they can actually even have a conversation. They have to off social media and get into using their words. It’s really important for adults to facilitate open communication so that if something does happen, a teen actually feels like this is a safe place to come and tell them about my life,” Parks stated. “I am just seeing so many young people coming to me telling me they have these feelings of hopelessness. Just hopeless about the future and they can’t get past that. That’s where we have to show them there is a better way. Or we show them that there is help available,” Parks stated.

Each stated their hope is by persevering with to supply entry to assets by way of free occasions just like the expo, they’ll preserve psychological well being, particularly with younger girls, high of thoughts.

“The Naked Truth Redeemed was founded in 2020, as a means of expression for women to feel safe and talk about their issues. [It’s a place] for women to know that they are not alone in their issues. We don’t suffer alone, in fact, a lot of women share similar trauma, heartache, and pain,” Angela Johnson stated.